About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Collingwood Park State Secondary College
Collingwood Park State Secondary College is a new state high school that is being constructed for the growing area of Collingwood Park (near Redbank Plains) and will open for Year 7 and Year 8 students for Term 1, 2025.
Stage 1 of the new school will include an administration building; art and design; general learning centre; science, industrial technology and design resource centre; food services; hospitality; amenities; oval; car parking and operational services.
Collingwood Park's new high school will increase the local schooling network and provide enrolment relief to Bellbird Park State Secondary College and Redbank Plains State High School.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services - Learner Capability you will:
- Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.
- Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies.
- Embrace a forward thinking and strategic approach to inclusive education
- Establish and foster partnerships with parents and key stakeholders to support educational outcomes for students
- As a new school you will be responsible for the ongoing development of inclusive practices / policies across the whole school.
- The HOSES role will work closely alongside the DP Inclusion to establish and support inclusive practices across the school.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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